Map for Kingsdown School Visual Impairment Department, Sensory Advisory Service

Organisation details

Description

Provides educational advice and support for children and pupils with a visual impairment who live or go to school in the Southend-on-Sea Local Authority. Support is given in a variety of settings and is based on individual need.

Provision can include:- Home-based and pre-school programmes to support children, families and pre-school staff-Visits to mainstream and special schools for assessment, advice, monitoring and to work with pupils- Recommendations for and provision of specialist equipment and resources- Environmental audits to ensure optimum access- Professional development and training for educational personnel- Links with other agencies- Teaching of Braille or Moon tactile alphabet, touch typing and mobility and independence training.